UnsplashA 57-year-old Canadian man has been arrested and charged with assault for blowing snow at another person after a dispute.
The holiday season is supposed to be the time of the year when spirits are at their highest, and everyone gets along in a friendly manner. However, in Canada, there have been a few Grinches out and about before Christmas really kicks in.
At the start of the month, police in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, were called after one resident put up signs about Santa being “fake” during the town’s annual Christmas parade. They were made to take the signs down.
“While it isn’t illegal to be a ‘Grinch,’ we do encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of the season and help foster a positive, welcoming community, especially during events like the Santa Claus Parade.”
Man arrested over blowing snow at victim
Over in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, 57-year-old Christopher Wright was arrested and charged with assault after spraying a victim with snow from a snow blower.
As per the Sault Ste. Marie Police, Wright had gotten into an argument with the victim, who is known to him, before “intentionally directing snow from a snow blower at them,” on December 6.
Wright was arrested by police shortly after 9 am on December 7, with the victim being unharmed by the snow that had been blown at them.
UnsplashThe 57-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on February 9, 2026, on the assault charge.
If found guilty via trial, Wright could face up to five years in prison. However, if the court progresses with a summary conviction, then he is liable for a fine up to $5,000, and/or to a maximum prison term of six months.
